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Military industrial complex
The network of government and defense contractors that influence military policy and spending.
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Tulsi Gabbard criticizes the military-industrial complex for profiting from war, citing KBR Halliburton's $35 per meal charge for soldiers.
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Lockheed Martin has been pivotal in every Mars mission, aiming for a sustained lunar presence by 2025.
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The Orion spacecraft is central to Lockheed Martin's deep space strategy, targeting Mars after the moon.
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AI and autonomy are reshaping military aircraft, with systems like Auto GCAS saving lives and aircraft.
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Lockheed Martin's SmartSats can redefine missions in orbit, offering unprecedented flexibility.
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The OODA loop's compression through AI could revolutionize military decision-making speed.
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